Paid seawall parking begins Saturday

By Harvey Rice |
July 24, 2013

GALVESTON - The city of Galveston will begin charging for parking on the seawall Saturday, officials said Wednesday.

The fees will be $1 per hour, $8 daily and $25 for an annual pass. Payments can be made by a smartphone application or with prepaid cards that can be purchased from merchants on the island.

Paid parking areas on the seawall are on the north and south sides of Seawall Boulevard from Sixth Street to 69th Street and from 81st Street to 103rd Street. The area between 69th Street and 81st will remain free.